House Sitting in Wood River

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Sitter Profile Image: Haley M.
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Haley M.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Wood River, IL, 62095

Trust. I have implicit trust that Haley will do what she needs to do to care for and protect my dogs and home. It's hard to find good reliable individuals these days. I look forward to continuing to utilize her professional services.

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Wes J.
Sitter Profile Image: Megan T.
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Megan T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
South Roxana, IL, 62087

Megan is just the absolute best. She goes above and beyond every time she’s here, so we come home to a sparkling clean house and well cared for babies. Highly recommend! She is officially our go-to sitter as long as she’ll have us!

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabbi H.
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Gabbi H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

If I could leave more than 5 stars, I would! Gabbi was amazing! She was so good with our pups and kept us updated throughout the weekend. Our house was spotless when we got home as well. Will most definitely be booking with her again! ☺️

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Lindsay C.
Sitter Profile Image: Jaelyn R.
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Jaelyn R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

Jaelyn was terrific with my fur-babies. They all loved her so much! I would get home and Molly would be asleep in her lap, Charlie squished up between her and a blanket and Peanut within easy reach for a scritch here and there! Even Lucy, my miss independent would cuddle with Jaelyn! She would definitely be welcomed back to care for my littles.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly G.
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Kelly G.
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$46
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4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Glen Carbon, IL, 62034

Hired Kelly to see how petting would work for a trip in the future. Kelly was super friendly. Came for a quick house tour during the week and watched our pets on that Friday. She got here right when we asked. Feed and hung out with the dogs. Sent photos. Will hire again

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Sitter Profile Image: Elena M.
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Elena M.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
14 years of experience
edwardsville, IL, 62025

Elena communicates well. She is very responsive and polite. Most importantly she took great care of my dog and my house. I will definitely book her again if she is available.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lette P.
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Lette P.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

Lette did an amazing job with house sitting and watching our Emma girl. During her stay she kept us updated and even sent some precious pictures of our Emma. She was in constant communication with us. We highly recommend and will definitely book her again in the future!

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Janay & Carlton M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Florissant, MO, 63033

Janay and Carlton were great! They were so good with Percy and they were very communicative with me during their stay. It was so nice to get videos of him playing so I knew he was relaxed and happy. In addition they were very respectful of my home while they stayed here. If any concerns or questions arised they did not hesitate to message me and we quickly addressed them. I would highly recommend them for your pet sitting needs! I will definitely use them in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Blair R.
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Blair R.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
43 years of experience
Maryville, IL, 62062

Blair was kind, respectful, reliable, and easy to communicate with. He did a good job watching our hound! We are rebooking him for our next trip out of town!

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Sitter Profile Image: Isabelle A.
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Isabelle A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
21 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

About: I've had pets around me since I was a baby. I had dogs growing up, and I've been around them ever since. I've been around 20 pound dogs, to 120 pound dogs, nothing is too much or too little for me. Currently I don't have a job, but I am just looking around at dog walking agin. I am supposed to go into the service in about a month, so im trying to make some extra money before I ship off! In my house, I have a fenced in yard, that keeps my pitbull safe, and happy. I would love to be in someone’s house where they have a fenced in yard, but I know that’s not ideal for everyone. If they don’t that’s perfectly fine, we just take the fur baby out in a leash to be outside then!

Sitter Profile Image: Janae N.
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Janae N.
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$40
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3.7 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
13 years of experience
St. Louis, MO, 63137

Janae was great! Her communication was great, she did exactly what we asked, & our pup had a stress free weekend with her here!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth L.
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Elizabeth L.
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$27
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3.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
24 years of experience
Florissant, MO, 63033

About: I have taken care of animals since I was about six years old. I always watched neighbor's animals and cared for them as well as family and friends. I have no issues with giving medications orally to an animal and getting them their exercise in a backyard, going for a walk, or even going to the dog park to go have fun. My goal in life is to pursue a career working with animals while caring for my children. I am currently working 9-5 while I am going through college. Tuesdays, I am not available from 2 PM to 315, but before and after that I am available. I am also available before work and after work to care for your pets. I am comfortable with using a dog lead if your pet requires it or just taking them on a walk if you do not have a fenced in backyard. If you have animals that have separate foods, I am perfectly willing to separate them in different locations in order for them to eat their own as I have to do this with my cats given 2 of them have urinary issues.

Sitter Profile Image: Evan V.
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Evan V.
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$27
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1 year of experience
East Alton, IL, 62024

About: I was dog sitting without getting paid so I enjoy it, animals usually respond well to me, and I don’t mind spending my time with our furry friends I’m working part time at a grocery store and I’m off Tuesday and Thursday and needed a second job to save up, might as well a job I enjoy I’ll give them lots of pets, play with them, if your pet has a schedule for things I’ll do it on time, always being gentle with them

Sitter Profile Image: Max R.
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Max R.
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$35
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8 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

About: I have experience caring for high-energy dogs, including golden retrievers, managing multiple pets, and handling routines calmly. My experience with young children has strengthened my patience, attentiveness, and reliability as a sitter. Caring for pets is part of my daily routine. I schedule regular walks, playtime, feeding, and attention, ensuring dogs stay active, happy, and well-cared for while I work remotely. I provide attentive care in my client’s home, including regular walks, playtime, feeding, and monitoring. I maintain routines, offer companionship, and ensure pets feel safe, happy, and well-cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Courtney B.
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Courtney B.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
11 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Alton, IL, 62002

About: I work 8-4:30pm Monday through Friday, I can do before work and after work depending on the time and area pretty much always available on weekends feel free to reach out 😃. I have been around animals my whole life. As a child we had three American Bull dogs. I have taken care of animals for friends when they were out of town until they return home. I personally have a dog named Simba, he’s very loving and loves attention. We go on walks and play fetch, he gets spoiled with toys weekly. Pet care fits into my schedule because I can drop in before and after work. Weekends I’m free all through out the day so plenty of time for extra attention! I work from home three days out of the week Monday - Friday and go in twice a week. I follow all owner rules and like to send pictures and videos of their happy fur babies. I care for Simba by taking him potty regularly making sure he has plenty of food and water. We go for walks when the weather lets us.

Sitter Profile Image: Kristin C.
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Kristin C.
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$60
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4.4 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Granite city, IL, 62040

From what I can tell Kristin did an excellent job with Peeka! I say “From what I can tell” jokingly. There were so few things moved or touched that it made it impossible to tell she had even been there! In the future, and there will definitely be more, im going to have to tell her to be comfortable! I very highly recommend Kristin and look forward to having her take care of my baby again! Thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Vivian G.
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Vivian G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
East Alton, IL, 62024

10/10 recommend she was very good with my high energy dog and it is hard to find someone who is as good with him as her, will definitely use her again. Glad to have found her!

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Sitter Profile Image: AnnaMarie G.
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AnnaMarie G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
5 years of experience
Edwardsville, IL, 62025

When we reached out to AnnaMarie, we quickly set up a time for a meet-and-greet with Tanner. Tanner was a bit nervous about meeting someone new, but he quickly fell in love with AnnaMarie. AnnaMarie was incredible! She was so caring, thoughtful, and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was in order while we were away. We had an amazing time having her as our house and pet sitter. If you’re looking for a reliable and caring house and pet sitter, look no further than AnnaMarie. She’s the best!

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor B.
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Taylor B.
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$27
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3 years of experience
Woodriver, IL, 62095

About: I’ve had animals of my own since I was little. Growing up I would often pet sit for family. More recently, I’ve rescued two cats within the past 3 years. They’re my world! I’ve recently started pet sitting for my friend on occasion and wanted to find more pet sitting opportunities because I enjoy it so much! I work from home Monday-Friday 8-5 with a lunch break from 12-1. However, I work at my own pace so I am able to leave if needed. I also work a part time job on the weekends where the hours vary. I’ll always be available after 6pm. I pay close attention to detail specific to each pet since each pet has their own set of needs. I like getting to know their personalities and earning their trust. I understand that pets are an extension of the family and I respect them as such. I also understand the worry of leaving your pets at home and the separation anxiety that pet and owner can experience, so I always offer pictures of your pets so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on much!

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Hannah R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Bethalto, IL, 62010

Hannah is a great dog/house sitter. Very reliable and always on time. Texted pictures of Perry on arrival, good walks every day, he seemed very happy and well cared for. The house was perfectly clean. Will deffinatly hire her again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Haley is trustworthy and takes excellent care of my dogs and my home. I appreciate everything she does.

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Wes J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Trust. I have implicit trust that Haley will do what she needs to do to care for and protect my dogs and home. It's hard to find good reliable individuals these days. I look forward to continuing to utilize her professional services.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Wood River is $45

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Wood River on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

If you’re searching for a Wood River house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Apr 2026, there are 1,150 house sitters in Wood River. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Wood River house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Wood River have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Wood River.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Wood River house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
  • Cats and caged pets
  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.